Plo Koon Priority Preorder Thread

[tomandshell]

Is the higher-than-expected price partly because of the interchangeable hands? We didn't get them with Kit Fisto, who also had uniquely sculpted "alien" hands. They have to produce a whole new set of hands that will never be used again with other characters. I guess that the more unique parts that have to be made for a figure, the higher the cost. Would you rather pay a little less and have no options for changing the hands?

 

[IrishJedi]

$60? The price has definitely gone up, even though they said it wouldn't. This is $50 easy and it doesn't even come with that many accessories.

I agree. There can be no doubt now: they're milking it.

Now we should DEFINITELY demand a better base body... and we shoudn'
t have to pay a penny more for it, either.

 

[anti-hero]

What's up with stiffin us for 10 extra bucks SS?

Anyway, I got one. Good news with force wielding right AND left hands. I just posted asking for that in the suggestion thread the other day. Now they just need to include them with some human characters. Still, not worth an extra 10 bucks.

 

[IrishJedi]

Is the higher-than-expected price partly because of the interchangeable hands? We didn't get them with Kit Fisto, who also had uniquely sculpted "alien" hands. They have to produce a whole new set of hands that will never be used again with other characters. I guess that the more unique parts that have to be made for a figure, the higher the cost. Would you rather pay a little less and have no options for changing the hands?

No, the higher price is a trend. Look at Bib and Boussh.

 

[adambadadam]

Wow! In and out. Don't think it took 3 minutes. Would've liked to see more accessorys offered with him though. If they choose the gauntlet, why not add the 2 bandoliers? Maybe they could offer future accessory sets for all the Jedi from the Clone Wars. Something like this from Expanded Universe or Concept Art could be generic and pretty easy to slip onto the 12" figures. Something like what Hasbro did when they offered their Clone Wars 3 3/4 figures (non-animated). Obi-Wan and Anakin had headgear, bandoliers, and backpacks. Mace had wrist gauntlets. Hell, even Yoda had a battle-vest.

 

[JustinLuck]

Not to mention they are using the majority of Mace's outfit and Kit's lightsaber.

 

[IrishJedi]

What's up with stiffin us for 10 extra bucks SS?

Anyway, I got one. Good news with force wielding right AND left hands. I just posted asking for that in the suggestion thread the other day. Now they just need to include them with some human characters. Still, not worth an extra 10 bucks.

This is definitely one that I will likely end up cancelling the Exclusive and ordering the regular edition from another retailer. $59.99 is for this figure is not cool.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

Fastest I've ever gotten through on a PPO, but I hesitated a few moments when I saw that $59.99.

 

[rainman]

Is the higher-than-expected price partly because of the interchangeable hands? We didn't get them with Kit Fisto, who also had uniquely sculpted "alien" hands. They have to produce a whole new set of hands that will never be used again with other characters. I guess that the more unique parts that have to be made for a figure, the higher the cost. Would you rather pay a little less and have no options for changing the hands?

That doesn't add up. They are already making ONE set of unique hands for a figure like this. Adding one or two more should not raise the price.

 

[Boba Fett]

Well, despite the criticisms, I gots mine!!

 

[user 131]

I'm in. Now off I go...

 

[tomandshell]

That doesn't add up. They are already making ONE set of unique hands for a figure like this. Adding one or two more should not raise the price.

Just trying to think of some reason why he is more than Kit...

 

[screamingmetal]

That was so easy. Now I can get some work done.

Heres what we get
The 12-inch Plo Koon figure includes:

Fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation
Authentic likeness of Plo Koon
Detailed costume including:

Tunic
Trousers
Tabbard
Shirt
Plo Koon's Unique Jedi Robe
Belt w/ lightsaber clip
Boots
Accessories including:

Jedi Communicator
Jedi Holoprojector
Jedi Food Capsules
Lightsaber Hilt w/ Ignited Blade
Lightsaber Hilt
Interchangeable hands, including

Saber grip left
Saber grip right
Force Push left
Force Push right
SIDESHOW EXCLUSIVE - Twin Bladed Lightsaber Gauntlet
12-Inch Figure Display Base with Star Wars logo

Thanks for posting the accessories list.
He comes with quite a lot of stuff, all the usual Jedi accessories and then he has two sets of hands, two lightsaber grip hands and two force push hands!
A thanks to Sideshow for listening to our complaints about Kit Fisto and giving the unique Plo Koon the necessary number of hands!

 

[Wor-Gar]

Just trying to think of some reason why he is more than Kit...

Maybe the higher cost is because of the very low ES of 1,500. They can't spread the cost out over another 1,000 figures like they did Ex. Kit.

 

[rainman]

Just trying to think of some reason why he is more than Kit...

I see what you are saying. An extra set of hands would be sculpted differently and thus require a new mold. Duh!

You may have a point, but I still don't agree with the price increase extra set of hands or not. On top of that, the outfit and lightsaber are still wrong.

 

[darthviper107]

Maybe it's more money because they are developing a new body and they expect to have the body ready by then...hmmm....

 

[IrishJedi]

Just trying to think of some reason why he is more than Kit...

You know the reason. SSC knows they can milk SW collectors for an additional $5-10 per figure.

 

[JustinLuck]

Didn't Kit have an even smaller ES?

 

[The Josh]

I agree. There can be no doubt now: they're milking it.

Like Tom said look at the overall extra figure. He actually is more detailed than Kit who has been the most difficult Jedi. He has 2 regular lightsabers plus the wrist thing which is very detailed. This guy probably should be the most exspensive one so far. Plus there is only 1500 of him if they did an extra 1k which is where they've been lately I'd say the prices drops $5.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

link to the pics:
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=21231